Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• are able to explain important introductory notions, results and theories connected to a central mathematical subject area
• can relate such results to application(s) outside the subject area

Skills

• are able to apply a number of introductory methods and tools from a specific mathematical subject area
• can assess whether a specific result is valid and/or whether a specific method can be applied under prescribed circumstances
• are able to form a mathematical model describing a problem amenable to a mathematical investigation and to perform a mathematical analysis that sheds light on the initiating problem
• can under guidance select adequate mathematical methods and tools that help treating certain questions amenable to a mathematical investigation
• are able to ponder about the applicability range of mathematical tools

Competences

• are able to navigate and to develop under guidance in work situations that are not structured beforehand
• can participate in collaboration with peers in the treatment of problems of a mathematical nature
• can communicate mathematical problems and strategies leading to solutions to peers inside and outside of mathematics

Extent and expected workload

Kursusmodulets omfang er 15 ECTS svarende til 450 timers studieindsats.

Exam

Exams